September 26, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2021 Bill Number: H.R. 2638. battery system. The objective is to increase RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE Account: Research, Development, Test & the rate capability by an additional 65 percent BUD CRAMER AND THE HONOR- Evaluation (RDTE), Army. so as to support the high power requirements ABLE TERRY EVERETT ON Legal Name of Requesting Entity: PPG In- for equipment used in military and commercial THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CON- dustries, Inc. applications. The subject zinc-air battery will GRESS Address of Requesting Entity: 43245 provide the same energy and power of the in- Rosanna Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. cumbent battery (lithium-sulfur dioxide) for SPEECH OF Description of Request: Provide an earmark about half the weight and in a 60 percent HON. MIKE ROGERS of $1,600,000 for Phase 2 of an Advanced smaller package. Approximately $1,575,000, OF ALABAMA Composite Armor for Force Protection project or 63 percent, is for labor; and $925,000, or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being conducted with the Army Research Lab 37 percent, is for materials and other allow- Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (ARL). Approximately 70 percent of this fund- able indirect costs. ing is for advanced materials research, devel- On average, a U.S. soldier consumes the Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I opment and process optimization; 15 percent equivalent of 1 AA battery per hour in combat, respectfully request to include the accom- is for ballistic testing and 15 percent is for in- and an infantry platoon, for a 3-day mission, panying article in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD tegration of these advanced materials into will require approximately 2,500 batteries, to supplement my remarks which were en- armor solutions. Work performed with ARL weighing a total of almost 400 lbs. Carrying tered during the Special Order in honor of two discovered novel, high performance poly- this added weight induces fatigue and ulti- Members of the Alabama delegation who are urethane plastics which exhibit extraordinary mately limits their effectiveness and ability to retiring. weatherability and energy dissipation prop- carry out their missions. Thus, with our heavily [From the Dothan Magazine, March/April 2008] erties. Combined with new fiberglass tech- armed and battery-laden troops increasingly nologies, these materials form the foundation confronting light and irregular forces, issues of MAN OF THE HOUSE—CONGRESSMAN TERRY EVERETT, DOTHAN’S VOICE IN THE US. HOUSE of an advanced ballistic system. This com- battery weight and equipment reliability are posite solution can be further optimized to OF REPRESENTATIVES, EARNED RESPECT more important than ever. The total project FROM ALL SIDES AS AN HONORABLE LEGIS- meet evolving threat levels and other applica- cost is expected to be approximately LATOR DURING HIS SIXTEEN YEARS IN WASH- tion specific requirements. The research ob- $14,000,000. Energizer will provide the bal- INGTON, DC. NOW HE’S COMING HOME jectives will be to develop advanced com- ance of this funding and will continue to de- (By Ann Varnum) posite ballistic panel solutions that incorporate vote tens of millions of private R&D dollars to Congressman Terry Everett recently these new technologies in three phases. This support the continued development of this shared a laugh with the audience at a lunch- request is consistent with the intended and au- technology for high power military and com- eon for the Dothan Area Chamber of Com- thorized mission of the Army Research Labs. mercial applications. merce. Back in 1992 when he started his cam- This is the second of three years of funding paign for Congress, the polls indicated that that will be needed to complete the study. he only had four-percent name recognition f throughout Southeast Alabama. That fact 5. Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- BREAST CANCER was made no less comforting by his lovely ARD COBLE. wife, Barbara, who was quick to point out Bill Number: H.R. 2638. that the poll had a plus or minus accuracy SPEECH OF Account: Research Development Test & rating of four percent, so Terry’s true name Evaluation (RDTE), Air Force. recognition actually fell within the margin Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The HON. RUSH D. HOLT of error. Timken Company. OF NEW JERSEY Of course, that was sixteen years ago, and Address of Requesting Entity: 1835 Dueber IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all of that has radically changed. Terry Everett has become one of the most re- Avenue, Canton, OH 44706. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Description of Request: Provide $1,600,000 spected congressmen on Capitol Hill. One of Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the reasons for this is his innate ability to for Timken’s Hybrid Bearing project. Specifi- reach across the aisle and make friends even cally, funds will be used to develop a high the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, and I am proud to be a cosponsor of this important though the opposite side most certainly had speed bearing for aerospace applications that completely different viewpoints from his will provide exceptional hot hardness, excep- bill. In New Jersey, 132 of every 100,000 of own. He has earned the greatest respect from tional fatigue life, exceptional wear resistance, our mothers, daughters, and grandmothers Republicans and Democrats alike. and exceptional fracture toughness. Defense were diagnosed with breast cancer between During his almost sixteen years in Con- applications would include the JSF main shaft 2000 and 2004. It is difficult to find a person gress to date, Representative Everett has who doesn’t know someone who is affected by been known as an honest legislator and true bearing application, as well as other weapons gentleman. Reading through transcripts of platforms or devices requiring high speed it. Despite the prevailing medical standard of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on bearings. Furthermore, this project will review Strategic Forces hearing from May of 2007, it various corrosion resistant steel, including two to four days to recuperate and gain phys- is quite evident how much Congressman CSS–42L, for use in the bearing, as well as ical and emotional strength after breast cancer Everett is respected by his colleagues. the introduction of new ball and retainer mate- surgeries, ‘‘drive-by mastectomies’’ increas- California Democrat Representative Ellen rials in the final bearing design (such as sil- ingly have become the norm. Women have Tauscher, the chairwoman of the sub- icon nitride balls, and a light weight carbon- been regularly faced with being sent home committee, opened the legislative hearing by referring to Everett’s prior service: ‘‘I’d like carbon composite material for the retainer ma- from the hospital a few hours after surgery by HMOs that refuse to pay for longer stays. to begin by saying it has been an absolute terial). The hybrid bearing technology, which pleasure crafting this mark with my friend, includes a variety of material and coating tech- This bill would guarantee a minimum hos- Mr. Everett . . . He has been both coopera- nologies, is being incorporated into the Joint pital stay of 48 hours for a woman having a tive and straightforward. Thank you very Strike Fighter engine, and other platforms. mastectomy, and 24 hours for a woman un- sincerely, Mr. Everett.’’ This request is consistent with the intended dergoing a lymph node removal. Importantly, In 2001, when Representative Joseph Moak- and authorized purpose of the Air Force’s this bill will ensure that any decision to have ley, a Democrat from Massachusetts, died, a special memorial was held in the House RDTE account. a shorter hospital stay will be made by the pa- tient and her doctor—not an insurance com- Chambers. Democrat Representative Richard 6. Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Neal, also from Massachusetts, remarked ARD COBLE. pany more concerned with the bottom line that Moakley was ‘‘. . . an old school Demo- Bill Number: H.R. 2638. than the health of the patient. crat. But do you know who he liked to have Account: Research Development Test & Forcing women to leave the hospital too dinner with? This is going to kill them in Evaluation (RDTE), Navy (Marine Corps). soon after surgery is dangerous and demean- Alabama when they find this out, the voters Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Energizer ing. This bill will provide breast cancer patients down there—Sonny Callahan, Terry Ever- Battery Manufacturing, Inc. undergoing one of the most physically and ett—that was the group he assembled with Address of Requesting Entity: 25225 Detroit emotionally traumatic experiences of their after hours. He enjoyed their company so- cially and loved their stories about Alabama Road, Westlake OH 44145. lives, the care and dignity they deserve. I urge and how they had come to Washington.’’ Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 my colleagues to join me in supporting this There is no doubt that Everett had a gift of for the continued development (Phase II) of a bill, and I hope the Senate acts quickly to get making friends out of even total political op- high-rate capability, air electrode for a zinc air this bill to the President’s desk. ponents. He never wavered from his ideals

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:27 Oct 09, 2008 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD08\RECFILES\E26SE8.REC E26SE8 mmaher on PROD1PC76 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 26, 2008 and conservative viewpoint, but it never was declared the new Congressman for Con- Here are some of Congressman Everett’s interfered with making friends. gressional District Two. key accomplishments in office: Perhaps his outstanding record in Congress Both Everetts admit that there are chal- First Chairman of the House Armed Serv- had been forged earlier by the many roles lenges and rewards every day for people in- ices Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (cur- Everett played in other areas of achievement volved in holding a public office. Barbara rently the Ranking Republican member) before launching his political career. says with all the peaks and valleys, the re- Authored the current federal peanut title Terry Everett was born February 15, 1937, wards far outweigh the difficulties. Having in 2002 Farm Bill in Dothan but grew up in Midland City. After the support of people from southeast Ala- Secured $250 million for new Fort Rucker high school, Terry served in the U.S. Air bama who say they love and respect Terry construction since 1993, including the land- Force as an intelligence analyst in Europe in Everett and that they are praying for him mark new Soldier Service Center, Soldier 1955. After serving his country in the mili- every day is truly appreciated. Barracks, Post Headquarters, Base Family tary, Everett returned to Dothan in 1959 to In early 2000, Barbara was diagnosed with Housing Renovation, and Warrior Hall Flight embark on the career that would dominate breast cancer. Because Terry wanted to be Simulator Facility more than half of his life—journalism. with her during her treatment, the couple Advocated Creation of Unmanned Aerial He began as a farm and police beat re- decided to have her surgery at Johns Hop- Vehicle (UAV) Center of Excellence at Ft. porter and sports writer for The Dothan kins in Baltimore, Maryland, which was only Rucker and the funding for the U.S. Army Eagle. He would later achieve success as edi- forty-five minutes away from the Everett’s Flight School XXI tor, publisher and finally owner of a chain of home in Washington. In March of 2000, while Secured over $40 million since 1993 for hometown newspapers, which he sold in the undergoing all of her procedures, hundreds of Dothan I–10 Connector project late 1980’s. Terry Everett’s first elected posi- cards, phone calls, letters and gifts poured in Secured $2.5 million in 2001 to modernize tion was not in public office, but rather as to support Congressman and Mrs. Everett. Dothan Regional Airport runway, taxiway, President and Chairman of the Board of the One obvious fact was that so much of the remove old terminal Alabama Press Association. While a local concern was expressed from the liberal side Secured $202,000 in federal funds in 2003 for newspaper publisher, the Association of the of the political spectrum, showing the posi- Multi-Purpose Arena at National Peanut U.S. Army (AUSA) at Fort Rucker twice tive impact the Everett’s had on their col- Festival Fairgrounds nominated him for ‘‘Army Civilian of the leagues in Congress. Secured $19.2 million in federal funding to Year.’’ Yet many would say the greatest When asked about her life with Terry Ever- rebuild the Elba and Geneva levees milestone was not related to journalism or ett, Barbara confides, ‘‘From the day we met Secured ‘‘Free Trade Zone’’ designations to politics. until today I don’t think Terry has changed reduce import-export costs for Dothan indus- On December 16, 1965, Terry Everett’s life one bit. If he tells you something, he will trial areas, including the Sony plant. was about to take on a brand new dimension. keep his word. If you believe in something, f A mutual friend, Jeanette Comstock, intro- he respects you for it whether he agrees or duced Terry to a bright, energetic young not. He is the personification of a true public EARMARK DECLARATION woman named Barbara. servant and statesman. I hope that, more After the couple started dating, Barbara than anything else, this will be the legacy HON. VERNON J. EHLERS and her parents were surprised to learn that for which he will be remembered.’’ Terry had decided to leave his job at The Four years ago this August, Terry Everett OF MICHIGAN Dothan Eagle and start his own newspaper had a bad case of shingles. Because of this, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business. Convinced he was making a huge the nerves in his foot have been severely Thursday, September 25, 2008 mistake, Barbara admits that she was a lit- damaged so that he has suffered difficulty in tle upset about his plans. ‘‘At that time,’’ walking. Even though Everett admits he is Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to she says, ‘‘I didn’t know Terry well enough in good health, traveling back and forth the Republican Leadership standards on ear- to know that when he said he was going to from D.C. is becoming more difficult for him marks, I am submitting the following informa- do something, he already knew how he would since he has the problem with walking. After tion for publication in the CONGRESSIONAL do it.’’ On October 18, 1969, the Everetts were discussing it with his wife, Barbara, and his RECORD regarding earmarks I received as part married at Cloverdale Baptist Church in chief of staff Wade Heck, Everett made the of H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Dis- Dothan. decision not to seek re-election after his ‘‘Over the years, Terry has shocked me present term is completed. aster Assistance, and Continuing Appropria- with several other total-change-of-life dec- Mrs. Everett insists that she did not per- tions Act of 2009. larations, and for some reason, it has always suade her husband one way or the other in Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON been a surprise to me. I, at least, eventually his decision. She adds, ‘‘The last sixteen J. EHLERS. learned to expect that he would be success- years have literally been a journey of joy, Bill Number: H.R. 2638. ful. He started the newspaper and I worked and we are so honored and humbled to have Account: Rdte,A Research, Development, beside him, learning the newspaper business been given this opportunity. But Terry is Test And Evaluation, Army. from scratch. During the long hours of work, wise enough to know that life is made up of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grand I learned to trust, respect and eventually change and the time has come for our lives Valley State University. love this shy man of few words,’’ says Bar- to change once again on a new journey. I bara. can’t wait to see what comes next. The only Address of Requesting Entity: 301 Michigan The two continued to work side by side thing I can say with certainty is life with Street, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 until there was another event that again Terry has never been boring.’’ Description of Request: I am requesting radically changed the direction of their The Everetts have lived in a beautiful new funding for the Midwest Traumatic Injury Re- lives. Southern farm home on 400 acres of farmland habilitation Center at Grand Valley State Uni- Barbara explains, ‘‘One evening in early near Rehobeth since 2001. According to Bar- versity (GVSU) in fiscal year 2009. The fund- 1992, Terry and I were watching the six bara, there are still so many things that ing for this project will help Grand Valley State o’clock news when Congressman Bill Dickin- need to be done around the house. Now, University partner with Mary Free Bed Reha- son made the announcement that after hold- maybe they will have more time to actually ing Alabama’s Second Congressional District do all their special projects. Barbara Everett bilitation Hospital to develop a specialized seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for herself stays busy working as Chairman of educational curriculum, and an integrated twenty-eight years, he was retiring. After- Governor Bob Riley’s Task Force to model of total patient care in order to help wards, Terry turned the television off and Strengthen Alabama Families. It has the those servicemembers and veterans who suf- looked at me and said, ‘‘I am going to run for goal of restructuring the present Health and fer from a traumatic brain injury and/or limb Congress.’’ Although I knew Terry was very Human Service System in Alabama in order loss. This bill provides $1,460,000 for this knowledgeable about government, the his- to do the best possible job of providing real project. Out of this amount, GVSU plans to tory of politics, and current events from his help to Alabama’s families. years of newspaper experience, I had never Joe Williams, Congressman Everett’s staff spend $400,000 on the educational design, heard him say he had any desire to run for member in the Dothan office, says, ‘‘Mrs. $985,000 for twenty veterans in treatment, and office himself. Unfortunately, my first com- Everett is the Congressman’s best kept se- $75,000 for evaluation and continuous im- ment was, ‘Who will vote for you?’ cret, though her dedicated work on so many provement. I certify that neither I nor my Since both Terry and Barbara really were community issues over the years is hardly a spouse has any financial interest in this committed, first to each other, and second, secret anymore. Not only is Mrs. Everett a project. to a deep love for our country, the first capable leader in many causes, but she is Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON ‘‘Everett for Congress’’ campaign was begun. driven by a passion for those initiatives.’’ J. EHLERS. Terry’s first political slogan was ‘‘Send a Both of the Everetts have genuine compas- message not a politician!’’ Barbara believes sion, strength of character, willingness to Bill Number: H.R. 2638. it is still what he believes after all these give of themselves in the service of others Account: Rdte,N Research, Development, years. It was late in the evening when Ever- and the ability to get things done in a timely Test And Evaluation, Navy. ett answered a phone call telling him all the fashion. For all of that, Alabama’s citizens Legal Name of Requesting Entity: GE Avia- votes were in and counted. Terry Everett of District Two will be forever grateful. tion.

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